Amy Chini
@amychini.bsky.social
#Kidlit writer and sometimes illustrator, making things since 1980. Send me all the vegan things.
#FallWritingFrenzy 2024 Winner #KidLitVibes 2023 Winner #SprinFlingKidLit 2023 (HM) 12th annual #Halloweensie (HM)
www.amychini.com
#FallWritingFrenzy 2024 Winner #KidLitVibes 2023 Winner #SprinFlingKidLit 2023 (HM) 12th annual #Halloweensie (HM)
www.amychini.com
Hey #kidlit friends! If you’d like to check out my entry for the 15th annual #Halloweensie contest, here’s the link! Thanks for having a look!
www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/2...
www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/2...
November 2, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Hey #kidlit friends! If you’d like to check out my entry for the 15th annual #Halloweensie contest, here’s the link! Thanks for having a look!
www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/2...
www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/2...
Like animals doing people things? Can’t get enough jazz flute? Think Owls & Bears are friendship magic? You’ll LOVE #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook!
This book is a total blast, but you already know that because you pre-ordered it right? No? You can do that now!
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
This book is a total blast, but you already know that because you pre-ordered it right? No? You can do that now!
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Like animals doing people things? Can’t get enough jazz flute? Think Owls & Bears are friendship magic? You’ll LOVE #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook!
This book is a total blast, but you already know that because you pre-ordered it right? No? You can do that now!
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
This book is a total blast, but you already know that because you pre-ordered it right? No? You can do that now!
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
Have you preordered #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook yet!?!? Not to be missed- a funny and gorgeously illustrated romp. Snag a signed copy here if you DARE!!
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Have you preordered #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook yet!?!? Not to be missed- a funny and gorgeously illustrated romp. Snag a signed copy here if you DARE!!
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
What book did you read as a kid that you still think about?
I feel like if I re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins, I’ll learn or remember something about myself that I’ve forgotten.
Anyone want to reread a book you loved & share what you discover? Which one?
#kidlit #iamwriting #writingcommunity
I feel like if I re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins, I’ll learn or remember something about myself that I’ve forgotten.
Anyone want to reread a book you loved & share what you discover? Which one?
#kidlit #iamwriting #writingcommunity
October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
What book did you read as a kid that you still think about?
I feel like if I re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins, I’ll learn or remember something about myself that I’ve forgotten.
Anyone want to reread a book you loved & share what you discover? Which one?
#kidlit #iamwriting #writingcommunity
I feel like if I re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins, I’ll learn or remember something about myself that I’ve forgotten.
Anyone want to reread a book you loved & share what you discover? Which one?
#kidlit #iamwriting #writingcommunity
Head over to Bookshop.org for 20% off banned books thru October 19th! These two caught my eye. 😍
October 8, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Head over to Bookshop.org for 20% off banned books thru October 19th! These two caught my eye. 😍
Big kudos to @briangehrlein.bsky.social for his Starred Review for #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook! Available for pre-order, so get out there and pre-order! You’ll love it!
October 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Big kudos to @briangehrlein.bsky.social for his Starred Review for #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook! Available for pre-order, so get out there and pre-order! You’ll love it!
Hey @abicushman.com, check out what my daughter brought home from her school library last week. 😀
August 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Hey @abicushman.com, check out what my daughter brought home from her school library last week. 😀
Popping in with a new drawing- this one from a cool Procreate course I’m taking. #amillustrating
August 15, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Popping in with a new drawing- this one from a cool Procreate course I’m taking. #amillustrating
Hey #kidlit folk! Our friend @jerroldconnors.bsky.social has a book coming out TOMORROW!
Go pre-order Jim!
www.moppsbooks.com/jim-jerrold-...
Go pre-order Jim!
www.moppsbooks.com/jim-jerrold-...
May 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Hey #kidlit folk! Our friend @jerroldconnors.bsky.social has a book coming out TOMORROW!
Go pre-order Jim!
www.moppsbooks.com/jim-jerrold-...
Go pre-order Jim!
www.moppsbooks.com/jim-jerrold-...
A drawing diff from my usual style.
May 19, 2025 at 4:57 AM
A drawing diff from my usual style.
Making bookmarks for my little’s bday party!
March 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Making bookmarks for my little’s bday party!
@scottslaterbooks.bsky.social Saw your book FACE OUT out in the wild!
March 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@scottslaterbooks.bsky.social Saw your book FACE OUT out in the wild!
February 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
January 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I think I knew some of his friends in the 80s
January 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I think I knew some of his friends in the 80s
Feeling the vibes! Love this time
of year.
of year.
December 2, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Feeling the vibes! Love this time
of year.
of year.
Super excited to share that my #fallwritingfrenzy entry Ghost Shanty was among the winning entries!
amychini.com/kidlit-fun/fal…
Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social , @lydialukidis.bsky.social , and @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social. Thank you donors, and congrats to all participants!
amychini.com/kidlit-fun/fal…
Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social , @lydialukidis.bsky.social , and @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social. Thank you donors, and congrats to all participants!
November 4, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Super excited to share that my #fallwritingfrenzy entry Ghost Shanty was among the winning entries!
amychini.com/kidlit-fun/fal…
Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social , @lydialukidis.bsky.social , and @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social. Thank you donors, and congrats to all participants!
amychini.com/kidlit-fun/fal…
Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social , @lydialukidis.bsky.social , and @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social. Thank you donors, and congrats to all participants!
October 4, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Well, I thought I’d jump into #kidscomicsunite ‘s Self-Promotion Bingo with a work-in-progress page from a PB dummy I’m working on. #kidlit #amillustrating #writingcommunity #pipandlolo
October 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Well, I thought I’d jump into #kidscomicsunite ‘s Self-Promotion Bingo with a work-in-progress page from a PB dummy I’m working on. #kidlit #amillustrating #writingcommunity #pipandlolo
When I was a kid, I loved drawing Halloween pics. Guess what- still do!
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #amillustrating #writingcommunity #picturebooks
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #amillustrating #writingcommunity #picturebooks
September 20, 2024 at 7:09 AM
When I was a kid, I loved drawing Halloween pics. Guess what- still do!
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #amillustrating #writingcommunity #picturebooks
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #amillustrating #writingcommunity #picturebooks
Hello ##kidlit ##kidlitart ##amwriting community! My critique group seems to be awash in BlueSky codes. I have 3 to offer and @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social has 2. Hit us up!
October 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Hello ##kidlit ##kidlitart ##amwriting community! My critique group seems to be awash in BlueSky codes. I have 3 to offer and @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social has 2. Hit us up!